The Irish Times

O’Briens set to fly the Irish Flag in the Haydock Sprint Cup

Limerick celebrates first Grade One race ever run In Munster

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 16:18

Willie Mullins has four chances to break Gold Cup ‘hoodoo’

Champion trainer has finished runner-up on six occasions – but he’s not dwelling on it

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Champagne Fever to make return at Thurles on Thursday

2014 Cheltenham Gold cup hero Lord Windermere also coming back from long absence

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 10:12

Ruby Walsh’s surgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Punchestown return

Irish jockey missed the Grand National at Aintree with hairline fracture to his wrist

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 11:03

Grand National preview: Saint Are can trump Many Clouds

Same players but different finishing order may be outcome in ‘classiest renewal’ to date

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00

Road to Riches can justify favouritism in Irish Gold Cup

Gigginstown team to further strengthen their hand for Cheltenham blue riband

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00

Noel Meade: Road to Riches a ‘stupid price’ for Irish Gold Cup

Trainer believes stable star is entitled to be favourite for Leopardstown weekend feature

Fri Feb 05 2016 - 12:46

2015 winner Many Clouds among 126 Grand National entries

Willie Mullins has seven entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Don Poli

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 12:32

Don Poli leads Willie Mullins’ seven entries in Irish Gold Cup

Djakadam expected to head to Cheltenham for prep-run later this month

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 14:22

Vautour one of a record 22 Irish entries for Ryanair Chase

However Cheltenham Gold Cup is main target for two-time festival winner

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 12:41

Irish trainers make record 18 Cheltenham Gold Cup entries

Willie Mullins leads way with eight while Noel Meade is hopeful for Road To Riches

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 12:04

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny’s day at races spirals out of control

It all started so well, with a pint of porter and a wallet full of crisp €50 notes

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 07:30

Mullins sending ‘strongest ever’ team to Cheltenham

Top trainer hoping to go one better this year and finally land the Gold Cup

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 08:32

Old firm eye Grade One success with Tidal Bay

Select field to contest feature race but testing conditions likely to favour Nicholls’ veteran

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00

O’Leary grips top of Hennessy market

Ruby Walsh teams up with old boss Nicholls for Tidal Bay Hennessy ride

Wed Feb 05 2014 - 01:00

Un de Sceaux taking Sublimity route to Cheltenham

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh admit to being in dark about limit of Un De Sceaux’s capabilities

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00

Sir Des Champs to miss Gold Cup

Last year’s runner-up at Cheltenham out for the rest of the season with tendon injury

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 17:15

Davy Russell denied win in his last ride as top jockey for Gigginstown

Russell disappointed after losing his retainer

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00

First Lieutenant to motor home in Lexus Chase at Leopardstown

Mouse Morris-trained star can repel the challenge of Gold Cup hero Bobs Worth

Sat Dec 28 2013 - 01:03

Bobs Worth heads field for Lexus Chase

Gold Cup winner heads a field of 14 for Leopardstown on Saturday week

Thu Dec 19 2013 - 15:55

Sir Des Champs on course for Lexus Chase bid at Leopardstown

The Christmas festival feature is a rare gap in Willie Mullins big-race CV

Tue Dec 17 2013 - 01:00

Durkan stroll for Avrika Ligeonniere as Sir Des Champs hits the deck

Following his heavy at Punchestown Davy Russell stood down for rest of the day

Mon Dec 09 2013 - 01:00

Arvika Ligeonniere a clear cut winner at Punchestown

Ruby Walsh guides 4-7 favourite to comfortable win

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 14:33

Flemenstar to miss Punchestown showpiece

Withdrawal means just three horses will go to post in John Durkan Chase

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 16:33

Willie Mullins gearing up for Christmas with the usual strong hand

The champion trainer has plentyof options for Leopardstown festival

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00

Flemenstar to make winning start for Martin

McCoy can strike for McManus

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00

Hurricane Fly ‘stronger than ever’, says Willie Mullins

Trainer expects Quevega and Sir Des Champs to follow similar programs to last year

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 16:58

Rain arrives as Ryanair boss celebrates another big win in the feature race

Michael O’Leary watches Sir Des Champs justify his favourite tag at Punchestown

Thu Apr 25 2013 - 07:00

Plaudits for Russell after ‘quality ride’ gets Sir Des Champs home

Thrilling bounce-back from a Cheltenham Gold Cup defeat to Bob’s Worth

Thu Apr 25 2013 - 00:02

Sir Des Champs to go one better than Cheltenham

Russell back on board the Willie Mullins -trained for today’s €150,000 Tote Punchestown Gold Cup

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 06:00

Henderson’s Bobs Worth wins Gold Cup

Barry Geraghty’s mount battles up the hill to beat Sir Des Champs and Long Run to glory

Fri Mar 15 2013 - 10:53

At Fishers Cross can land the Bartlett

Rebecca Curtis to score for Wales

Fri Mar 15 2013 - 06:00

For Non Stop to leave Lieutenant in queue

Fehily can secure Grade One compensation

Thu Mar 14 2013 - 06:00

Hurricane Fly to prove doubters wrong in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

Mullins set to open festival account with hopes high for repeat of 2011 success

Tue Mar 12 2013 - 06:03